Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav with party state president Shivpal Yadav (right) and RJD chief Lalu Prasad (centre) during the Samajwadi Party’s 25th Foundation Day celebrations in Lucknow on Saturday. Referring to his sacking from the state cabinet by the chief minister, Shivpal Yadav said that he will not be bogged down by any such action. Hitting out at Akhilesh Yadav, Shivpal said he didn’t want to become the chief minister but work for the party. Returning the jibes in a veiled attack, Shivpal Yadav, the chief minister said, “If anyone’s test needs to be taken it is me, and I am ready. Towing a similar line, party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav also told party workers to buckle up for the upcoming election.

Source: Mint November 05, 2016 12:15 UTC